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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,352.30, 1,093,438.13 and 429,768.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,352.30, 1,093,438.13 and 429,768.37 is: 593,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,352.30 : 1,093,438.13 = 429,768.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,352.30/1,093,438.13 = 429,768.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,352.30x = 1,093,438.13 × 429,768.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,352.30x = 469,925,123,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,925,123,655.54/792,352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,075.99

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